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Window framing

You should have jack and king studs on either side of the window running from the top plates to the bottom plates. If this is a load bearing wall, you'll need a header.
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Window framing

It was a porch with 2 2"x12"x12' nail together between the 6x6 post and the brick wall. The room is about 12'. Can I use this and evade putting a header on top. If we put a header we are going to end with the window too low.

Window framing

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Originally Posted by EHouse

It was a porch with 2 2"x12"x12' nail together between the 6x6 post and the brick wall. The room is about 12'. Can I use this and evade putting a header on top. If we put a header we are going to end with the window too low.

Window framing

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Originally Posted by Ron6519

You should have jack and king studs on either side of the window running from the top plates to the bottom plates. If this is a load bearing wall, you'll need a header.
If any of these terms are unfamiliar, do a goggle search so you can respond.

Window framing

May need the extra stud/blocking for interior/exterior trim or casing.... Blocking required for shear with the plywood/OSB?

Gary

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Window framing

When I frame in windows I always have dbl. stud on sides (kingstud and trimmer) and the sill, this helps with nailing later. Being you are framing in a porch I would still double stud around the window.

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Window framing

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Originally Posted by havalife

When I frame in windows I always have dbl. stud on sides (kingstud and trimmer) and the sill, this helps with nailing later. Being you are framing in a porch I would still double stud around the window.